{"product_id":"bondar-hope-springs-eternal-shiraz-2023","title":"2023 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz | 96 Point Hickinbotham Vineyard Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 HALLIDAY | HICKINBOTHAM VINEYARD | 1971 VINES | BONDAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully composed Shiraz — perfumed, layered and full of finesse. This is McLaren Vale with elegance and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$78 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard • Elegant • Premium McLaren Vale Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A beautifully composed Shiraz — perfumed, layered and full of finesse. This is McLaren Vale with elegance and precision.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with a vibrant purple edge — polished, rich and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly aromatic and detailed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblackberry and dark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplum and blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eviolet and white pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espice, herbs and savoury nuance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehints of olive tapenade and fine oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant, lifted and beautifully expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, silky and impeccably balanced — a refined modern Shiraz.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejuicy dark berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack cherry and plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epepper, spice and savoury complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine, powdery tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebright acidity delivering energy and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows \u003cstrong\u003efinesse over power\u003c\/strong\u003e, with depth carried through structure and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, smooth and savoury with lingering dark fruit, spice and fine tannin detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bondar ‘Hope Springs Eternal’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBondar Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Hope Springs Eternal’ is a single vineyard Shiraz that represents the more \u003cstrong\u003erefined and site-driven side\u003c\/strong\u003e of their range, focusing on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprecision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evineyard expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003epremium McLaren Vale Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfumed, structured and incredibly refined.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$78\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers serious quality with strong critical backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must-have for lovers of elegant, site-driven Shiraz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional McLaren Vale Shiraz? The 2023 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz is a 96-point single-vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Hickinbotham Vineyard at Clarendon. Sourced from dry-grown Shiraz planted in 1971 at approximately 250 metres altitude on rocky, ironstone-rich red soils, it combines red and blue fruits, violet, graphite, iron, pepper and savoury spice with fresh acidity and beautifully structured tannins. Approximately 65% whole bunch and 14 months in seasoned French hogsheads preserve the purity and power of this remarkable site\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053708837166,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-HOPESPRINGS-2023-750ML","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023BondarHopeSpringsEternalShiraz.webp?v=1760020577","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/bondar-hope-springs-eternal-shiraz-2023","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}